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Episode 15: How Free Software Becomes a Paid Business

Episode 15: How Free Software Becomes a Paid Business

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The software is available to download for free. So why would a business pay every month for a service built around it?
Join Ethan Edward to explore the economics surrounding open source software. Through a fictional project and a small online shop, discover how hosting, support, customization, and operational expertise become paid services.
Learn the difference between obtaining software and keeping it dependable—and why free access still relies on someone funding the work.
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